Tory MPs 'despair' as Boris Johnson invokes far-right conspiracy theory against opponent in Parliament

Johnson repeated a false claim that Keir Starmer failed to prosecute the sex offender Jimmy Savile.One member of his team told Insider they were in"despair" and considering their position.Conservative MPs are infuriated after US Prime Minister Boris Johnson invoked a far-right conspiracy theory against his political rival Sir Keir Starmer in Parliament.

The prime minister's official spokesman similarly refused to repeat the claim, telling journalists on Tuesday that it was"related to the leader of the opposition and it's not one for me in that regard." Although Johnson's performance at closed-door meetings with MPs seems to have calmed the mood among the Conservative Party, the MP noted that this had not helped smooth things over with the electorate. Another former minister said:"The Savile line has infuriated sensible colleagues because it was unnecessary and stupid. He should apologise at the start of PMQs. The public hated it."

"I am far from satisfied that the comments in question were appropriate on this occasion," he said."I want to see more compassionate, reasonable politics in this house and these sort of comments can only inflame opinions."

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